CHICKEN & CHICKPEA SALAD - Manitoba Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) each salt, black pepper, and ground cumin
• 2 cups (500 ml) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (250 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 5 Medjool dates, pitted and diced
• 3 mini cucumbers, sliced or 1/2 English cucumber seeded and sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped roasted red pepper, or fresh
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh mint and additional for garnish, if desired
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cups (500 ml) shredded or cubed cooked chicken